
Filiberto Rodriguez MD FACS, FAACS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Owner / RGV Cosmetic Surgery & Vein Care
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3131 W. Freddy GonzalezEdinburg, TX 78539
Phone+1 956-622-4755
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Summary
- Dr. Filiberto Rodriguez is a double board certified cosmetic surgeon and varicose vein expert in Edinburg Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cornerstone Regional Hospital and Edinburg Regional Hospital. After completing his undergraduate studies at Princeton University, he received an academic scholarship to attend the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at Stanford University, UCLA, and the Body Sculpting Center in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been in practice 11 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in cosmetic surgery (breast and body) and varicose vein disease.
Education & Training
The Body Sculpting CenterCosmetic Surgery , 2010 - 2011
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2008 - 2009
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2007
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2007
Stanford Health CarePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2001 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2010 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2001 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2023
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Cosmetic SurgeryCosmetic Surgery
- American Board of Venous and Lymphatic MedicineVaricose Vein Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NexTech Practice 2011, NexTech Systems, LLC, 2013-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NexTech Practice 2012, NexTech Systems, LLC, 2013-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NexTech with NewCropRx, NexTech Systems, LLC, 2013-2015, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsTransmural Strains in the Ovine Left Ventricular Lateral Wall During Diastolic FillingKatarina Kindberg, Carl-Johan Carlhäll, Matts Karlsson, Tuyen Nguyen, Allen Cheng
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 2009-06-01 - 27 citationsGastrointestinal complications after coronary artery bypass grafting: a national study of morbidity and mortality predictors.Filiberto Rodriguez, Tom C. Nguyen, Joseph A. Galanko, John M. Morton
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2007-12-01 - 4 citationsAlterations in Lateral Left Ventricular Wall Transmural Strains During Acute Circumflex and Anterior Descending Coronary OcclusionFrank Langer, Filiberto Rodriguez, Allen Cheng, Saskia Ortiz, Katherine B. Harrington
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2007-07-01
Journal Articles
- Rodriguez F, Borsand MA, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, 1/1/2011
- Kindberg K, Carlhäll C, Karlsson M, Nguyen TC, Cheng A, Langer F, Rodriguez F, Daughters GT, Miller DC, Ingels NB, J Biomech Eng, 1/1/2009
- Nguyen TC, Cheng A, Langer F, Rodriguez F, Oakes RA, Itoh A, Ennis DB, Liang D, Daughters GT, Ingels NB, Miller DC, Ann Thorac Surg, 1/1/2007
Abstracts/Posters
- Rodriguez F, Annual American Society of Cosmetic Physicians Annual Meeting; American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016; San Antonio, TX, 2017, 1/1/2017
- Rodriguez F, Annual American Society of Cosmetic Physicians Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2017
- Rodriguez F, Annual American Society of Cosmetic Physicians Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2017
Press Mentions
Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, FACS, FAACS, a Cosmetic Surgeon with RGV Cosmetic Surgery and Vein CareApril 6th, 2021
Skilled Cosmetic Surgeon, Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, FACS, FAACS, Will Have His Outstanding Achievements Included in the Leading Physicians of the WorldJuly 8th, 2016
Grant Support
- Ethicon Scholarship for the Study of Surgical Wound HealingAmerican College of Surgeons2002–2004
- NIH Research Supplement: Grant HL-67025-01S1National Heart Lung and Blood Institute2001–2004
Committees
- Oral Board Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery 2014 - Present
- Trustee, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery 2018 - 2020
- President, Texas Cosmetic Surgery Society 2015 - 2018
- Trustee, California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2014 - 2016
Research History
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Stanford Dept. CT SurgeryStudied ischemic mitral regurgitation in a large animal ovine model using surgically inserted markers.2001 - 2004
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Premier Member
- Fellow
- Member
- American Venous ForumMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Practicehttp://www.RGVcosmetic.com
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